What: Roll for Lunch! When: 10/22/2023 | 1:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m This one-shot D&D adventure/free lunch is so random, even the food is decided by the roll of the dice! Will your sandwich have pickles or spicy chips? Will it be served on white, […]

What: Guitar Class (for Adults!) When: 8-week Sunday Afternoon Class starting 9/10 @ 1:30pm Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Hot Springs guitar teacher and songwriter Tommy Stanco will lead this 8-week course on Sunday afternoons starting 9/10. This course is good for first timers or someone wanting to get back into it. […]

What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: 18+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players ages 18+. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and competitively. No registration is required. Several chess […]

What: Rubik's Cube Club When: Every Sunday, 3:30-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration

What: Fall Crafts with Tori When: 10/23/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come craft with Ms. Tori! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.  Group visits by appointment only.

What: School of Rock (Band) When: 10/23/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. We're dusting off our plastic instruments and starting a band! Centered around the game Rock Band 4, you'll get to build your rock persona (Rocksona!), choose from guitar, bass, […]

What: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 10/23/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Calling all storytellers! Whether you like to write stories, graphic novels, plays, screenplays–or tell your story in a different way, this program is for you. We’ll learn about different aspects […]

What: Bookmobile Service Stop at the McAuley Senior Center When: 9am-11am, each Wednesday in October Where: 2010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration The Garland County Library returns to the McAuley Center! Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, makes service stops at the McAuley Center from 9am-11am each Wednesday in October. Services […]

What: Preschool Storytime: Halloween When: 10/25/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about Halloween! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 12pm-1pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits Mountain View Heights from 12pm-1pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns Browsable collection […]

What: Painting with Jill When: 10/25/2023 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make your own work of art with Ms. Jill. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Please arrive on time. Class will […]

What: Starting a Business in Arkansas and How to Write a Business Plan When: 10/26/23 @ 3pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required at this link: https://asbtdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/70371887 This course is offered by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. It is intended to help you launch your business with confidence. You'll learn about […]

What: Magic: The Gathering Club When: 10/26/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m Learn how to play Magic: The Gathering in this beginner-friendly club! Choose from thousands of cards that are provided already, build your deck, and battle other players! If registration is full, […]

What: Amazing Makers When: 10/26/2023 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us as we learn about the work of Louise Bourgeois. Participants will also create their own work of art.  Group visits by appointment only.

What: GC Reads Book Club: Fourth Wing When: 10/26/23 @ 5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us for a special one-time book club hosted by Aubrey and Hailey as a part of this year's dragon-themed Garland County Reads event. We will discuss Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Copies of the book are […]

What: Toddler Time: Halloween Fun When: 10/27/2023 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Join Ms. Katie for Halloween-themed toddler fun including stories, songs, and more! Group visits by appointment only.

What: Reptiles with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission When: 10/27/2023 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Come enjoy this presentation about reptiles with the AGFC! Learn what makes a reptile a reptile and why they are essential in the ecosystem. Live baby alligator included. Seating is first-come, first-served. Group visits […]

What: Bob Ross Painting Workshop When: 10/28/23 @ 9am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required All supplies are provided in this 3-hour Bob Ross Painting Workshop for beginners. Certified Bob Ross instructor Brenda Lawrence has sketched and painted most of her life. She is certified in landscape and florals, is a professional pet portrait […]

What: Creative Weaving with Deborah Kuster When: Saturday, October 28th | 10-11:30 a.m. Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9 a.m. Join us for a creative weaving workshop with artist and author Deborah Kuster. Deborah will talk about her fiber arts work and her picture book, Jake […]